The jersey that the late Kobe Bryant wore during the 2008 NBA finals against the Boston Celtics is on display at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. The jersey is being displayed on the third floor of the museum as part of the Sports: Level the Playing …
Read More »LeBron James Regrets Never Having Lakers Conversation with Kobe Bryant: I ‘Wish I Had That Moment With Him’
LeBron James has taken the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. The last player to do it? Kobe Bryant. LeBron left the Cleveland Cavaliers and joined the Lakers in 2018, and at the time, he felt like he needed some guidance. He …
Read More »New California Law Passed In Response To Kobe Bryant’s Crash Site Scandal
Written By @cabbagepatchgrl On January 26, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash. One month later, reports surfaced that deputies shared graphic photos of the crash site. As a result, on Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved the legislation promoted by the helicopter …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Reportedly Denies ‘Painful’ Accusations That She Kicked Her Mother Out Of Her Home
Vanessa Bryant is still in mourning after losing her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter GiGi in a fatal helicopter crash earlier this year. But now, she is being forced to clear up claims that her mother made to the media about her. Sofia Laine, Bryant’s Mother, sat down for …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Sues L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. Over Leaked Crash Site Photos
Written By @cabbagepatchgrl Vanessa Bryant is moving forward with suing the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department for leaking photos of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, and her 13-year-old daughter Gigi Bryant. According to TMZ, Vanessa is claiming that the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. caused her severe emotional …
Read More »The Emmys Excluded Kobe Bryant, Nick Cordero, and Kelly Preston From “In Memoriam” Segment
Written By @cabbagepatchgrl The Emmys is usually a celebratory event for TV’s hottest shows and stars, but this year they took time out to reflect on all of the people we have lost their lives in the entertainment industry. On Sunday, R&B artist H.E.R performed her interpretation of Prince’s” Nothing …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Fires Back At LA County Sheriff for Asking Lebron James to Match Donation For Information on Cop Shooting
Written By @cabbagepatchgrl Vanessa Bryant is firing back at Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva after he challenged NBA superstar LeBron James to match reward money to anyone who had information about the shootings of the two deputies in Compton, California this past weekend. Bryant posted a series of screenshots, …
Read More »Helicopter Company Sues Air Traffic Controllers; Claims They Are Responsible For Kobe Bryant, Gigi Bryant, And Others’ Deaths
The company that operated the helicopter that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others has filed a lawsuit against the two traffic controllers who they say are responsible for the crash. Island Express is accusing the two air traffic controllers who were guiding the pilot to the Mamba Academy of being …
Read More »Brian McKnight Says Kobe Bryant Was “Absolutely 100% Serious About His Rap Career”
Back In February, R&B legend Brian McKnight honored NBA legend Kobe Bryant with a tribute song titled “Can’t Say Goodbye.” Unbeknownst to the public, Bryant and McKnight have been friends for years. Die-hard fans would know that Bryant rapped a verse at the end of McKnight’s 1998 song “Hold Me.” …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Pushes Helicopter Safety Bill Named After GiGi and Kobe Bryant
Vanessa Bryant is asking Congress to pass a bill named after her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant that would strengthen helicopter safety. “I strongly urge that the United States Congress pass a federal law that would improve the safety of helicopters operating in this country,” she …
Read More »Jeanie Buss Says She’s Had Dreams About Kobe Bryant That Lets Her Know, He’s Okay
On Jan. 26, the world was rocked with unforgettable and tragic news- the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven other passengers due to a helicopter crash. Now, four months later, Jeanie Buss, president of the Los Angeles Lakers, is opening up about the loss of the …
Read More »Jeremy Lin Shares Funny Story About Past Memory With Kobe Bryant
Since the passing of Kobe Bryant in January, countless NBA players have shared stories about the NBA legend, keeping his legacy alive. Now, Jeremy Lin, who spent one season (2014-2015) on the #LosAngelesLakers with Bryant, arguably the worst season in the franchise’s history, recalls his memories with the Black Mamba. …
Read More »Mamba Sports Academy Is Retiring Kobe Bryant’s Name— Out of Respect
The Mamba Sports Academy, a joint venture between Kobe Bryant and Sports Academy CEO Chad Faulkner, will change its name back to The Sports Academy. “Mamba” is, of course, part of the nickname Kobe gave himself, “The Black Mamba.” Tuesday, Faulkner told ESPN’s The Undefeated, that there can only be …
Read More »Family of Kobe Bryant’s Pilot Blames The Passengers For The Crash
The family of the pilot who was flying the helicopter that crashed and killed everyone on board, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, is blaming the passengers for the crash. The family of pilot Ara Zobayan, who also died in the crash, responded to Vanessa Bryant’s wrongful death lawsuit …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Files Legal Claim Against L.A. County Sheriff’s Office After Officials Shared Unauthorized Photos Of Kobe & GiGi Bryant’s Crash Site
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of beloved NBA champion Kobe Bryant, has filed a legal claim against the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. The complaint stems from unauthorized photographs that were taken by officials in the aftermath of the fatal January 26th helicopter crash that claimed the life of her husband, their 13-year-old …
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